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Inside the Star Picking Observatory, the breeze was sharp and piercing.
Gusts of wind blew wantonly, lifting the strands of Hua Lianyue's hair, softening her gaze tremendously.
"Second Senior Sister, at first, Junior Sister truly thought that her sacrifices were for Eldest Senior Sister, but after experiencing much more, she realized it wasn't the case. I do not like to lie, especially not in front of Senior Sister."
The spring water murmured, Hua Lianyue held up a tea cup, the tea inside was coarse, randomly picked by Mo Ke from the back mountain.
It looked unremarkable, even somewhat rough compared to those precious teas, yet it had a flavor all its own.
She took a gentle sip, the faint bitterness seemed to calm her inner turmoil.
This, how very like Second Senior Sister, because that's just how Mo Ke was,
"Not because of Eldest Senior Sister? Then... could it be because of Master?"
